About IX Ranch
Our Guiding Principles
- Require absolute integrity in all that we do;
- Maintain a culture of excellence in our people as reflected in their work, our products and our physical facilities;
- Demonstrate respect for one another in our business, personal, and professional relationships;
- Excercise superior stewardship of our land, air water, wildlife and all other natural resources;
- Demonstrate leadership among our colleagues in ranching and our state and local governments in matters affecting our business, our property, and our people;
- Always be a good neighbor
- Reflect a quiet, confident pride in our values and vision; and
- Dedicate ourselves to continuous improvement and to best managment practices
The IX Ranch is located south-east of a small town called Big Sandy in the mixed-grass prairie of north central Montana. The ranch extends through the southern edge of the Bear Paw mountain range and on east towards the Missouri River. The ranch encompasses a wide variety of terrain from rolling hills and willow creek bottoms to jagged river breaks and mountains.
Since 1955, our main goal has been to raise high quality feeder cattle while maintaining our natural resources in the way Mother Nature intended. We strive for perfection in all aspects of our operation. From the range we manage and our animals’ welfare to our employees and the conditions they work in everyday. We continue to keep an eye on the future and look forward to the many challenges and opportunities that exist in this ever-changing industry.
Three generations strong, the IX Ranch continues a family tradition of ranching with a commitment to excellence in environmental stewardship and livestock production. Stephen A. Roth - CEO - oversees all ranch operations and holds memberships in the Montana Stockgrowers Association, Montana Grain Growers Association, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, American Quarter horse Association, and Farm Bureau. In 2008 Steve finished his second and final year as President of the Montana Stockgrowers Association. He is also actively involved in many committees and agencies concerning government policy, water and private land rights, and environmental issues. Karen is involved in many activities but focuses most of her attention on her grandchildren and keeping Steve on the straight and narrow. She works very hard at keeping their home and yard in tip-top shape.
Richard W. Roth returned to the ranch in 2001 after spending 10 years in the field of agricultural commodity marketing. Along with day-to-day ranch activities, he is responsible for marketing the ranch's livestock and maintaining the ranch's extensive range management software. He also administers the ranch website, ranch safety program and internship program. He is a member of the Montana Stockgrowers Association, NCBA, Big Sandy Water Conservation Board and Rotary.
Richard’s wife Sheri is the ranch CFO and responsible for all financial dealings within the operation. Sheri is also in charge of weighing all sale cattle, vaccinating and when her schedule allows, helping with cattle moves. Along with keeping the ranch’s finances in order, she manages to take care of two children.
Jennifer Roth Scott and Jon Scott reside in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They have two beautiful daughters, Holland and Harper and recently added a new boy to their family. Harrison Scott was born on July 17, 2010. Harrison looks just like his dad and will soon wreaking havic around the Scott household. Jon is involved in the family business running a branch of First Interstate Bank. Jennifer has her hands full with three little ones but finds time to stay active in many civic organziations in and around the Jackson Hole area.
